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Everything You Need To Know About Ailerons

Pilot Institute

The asymmetry between the top and bottom surface of the wing is called wing camber. The downward movement of the aileron increases the asymmetry and, therefore, the camber while raising the aileron reduces the wing camber. Most of the ailerons mass lies behind the hinge, making it tail-heavy. What Is Aircraft Stability?

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